Diagnostic Procedure
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - DECKLID AJAR CIRCUIT OPEN
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| 1 | Open the Decklid. With the DRBIII® in Inputs/Outputs, read the DECKLID AJAR SW state. Does the DRBIII® display CLOSED? Yes --> The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 2 |
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| 2 | Disconnect the Decklid Ajar switch connector. Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, test the Case Ground for continuity. Does the light illuminate? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Repair the Case Ground for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 | Disconnect the Decklid Ajar Switch connector. With the DRBIII® in Inputs/Outputs, read the DECKLID AJAR SW state. Connect a jumper wire between Sense circuit and body ground. Does the DRBIII® display DECKLID AJAR SW: CLOSED? Yes --> Replace the Decklid Release Solenoid/Ajar Switch. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 4 |
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| 4 | Disconnect the Body Control Module C4 harness connector. Disconnect the Decklid Ajar Switch harness connector. Measure the resistance of the Sense circuit. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Replace the Body Control Module. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Repair the Decklid Ajar Switch Sense circuit for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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